This is a jungle like no other on Earth
Suddenly, there it is: a juvenile gorilla lazing in the crook of a tree, stuffing leaves in his mouth, looking directly at me.
If you're after great views and one of the world's foremost arts and entertainment complexes, then abandon the West End for the South Bank.
India - where nothing seems to make sense one minute, and the whole universe makes perfect sense the next.
The City of Angels can be a place of excess but it also offers some interesting ways to detox.
Experience the beauty of Bhutan on an in-depth cultural journey.
From Pudong's glittering skyscrapers reflected in its waterfront to the crumbling colonial buildings in the city's French Concession, this is a city of contradictions.
Journeys to the frozen ends of the earth are unforgettable for the wildlife, scenery and most of all, the ice.
Cruising staid? Dull? Not any more. There is now a bigger choice of ships, adventures and ports of call than ever before.
Earth's southernmost city is much more than a launch pad for those waiting to jump on a ship to Antarctica.